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Switzerland Widens Sanctions On Russia, In Step With EU


Demonstrators protest against Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Geneva on February 26, 2022.
Demonstrators protest against Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Geneva on February 26, 2022.

Switzerland has expanded financial and travel sanctions against Russian entities and persons in step with the most recent sanctions imposed by the European Union on Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine. Among those targeted are people, companies and organizations that support the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, a statement said. They also include members of the Russian armed forces, leading representatives of state-controlled Russian media and members of the Wagner mercenary group that staged an aborted mutiny last weekend. The sanctions include asset freezes and a ban to travel to and transit through Switzerland. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.

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